Conservation Sudbury issued a water safety statement for all Greater Sudbury Watersheds as of March 6.
This statement will remain in effect until 12 p.m. March 11.
The Sudbury area is forecasted to receive up to 22 millimetres of rain between Friday and Sunday.
Daytime temperatures from Saturday through to Monday are forecast to reach up to 11 C, with overnight temperatures over the weekend hovering around the freezing mark.
While some of the precipitation will be captured and held within the existing snowpack, frozen ground conditions will result in increased surface water runoff.
Water levels and flows in area watercourses are currently within the normal seasonal range. The forecast precipitation and snowmelt event will increase flow rates and water levels within local systems.
Flooding is not expected, but urban streams including Junction Creek, Lily Creek and Romford Creek may see levels approaching the top of the bank.
Localized ponding on streets and other low-lying areas is possible.
Public safety is the number one priority, especially for children who may be attracted to the edge of creeks or rivers.
The cold, fast-flowing water must be avoided. Stream banks will be very slippery and unsafe and must be avoided. Ice conditions may become unstable on area lakes and rivers.
Residents are encouraged to access Conservation Sudbury’s Water Data Portal, available online here for live information on water levels trends.
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